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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.34, 33,046.62 and 12,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.34, 33,046.62 and 12,068.76 is: 18,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.34 : 33,046.62 = 12,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.34/33,046.62 = 12,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.34x = 33,046.62 × 12,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.34x = 398,831,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,831,725.59/22,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.57

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